
好词典

源自拉丁语 'pumex',经古法语 'pomis' 进入英语,与泡沫(foam)同源,因其多孔结构得名。
❶ 一种多孔的火山岩,质地轻且粗糙,常用于去除皮肤死皮或清洁表面。
“She used a piece of pumice to smooth her rough heels.”
(她用一块浮石磨平了粗糙的脚后跟。)
“The beach was covered with tiny grains of pumice after the volcanic eruption.”
(火山喷发后,海滩上布满了细小的浮石颗粒。)
❶ 用浮石打磨或清洁物体表面,尤指去除皮肤角质。
“She pumiced her elbows to remove dry skin.”
(她用浮石打磨肘部去除干燥皮肤。)
“The artisan pumiced the clay pot to create a textured surface.”
(工匠用浮石打磨陶罐以形成纹理表面。)
pumice stone — 特指经过切割成型、便于手持使用的浮石块,常用于个人护理或清洁。
“Keep a pumice stone in your shower for weekly foot care.”
(在淋浴间放一块浮石,用于每周的足部护理。)